OpenAI's safety budget exceeds $1B annually by Q4 2026

Market overview

Altman testified that Musk's early focus on safety was insufficient, implying OpenAI would prioritize such spending. Given OpenAI's $200B foundation and commercial success, allocating over $1B annually to AI safety research and implementation is plausible by year-end 2026.

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Implied probability (Yes)

65%

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